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of subdivision that is characterized by the grouping of lots within a <br />portion of a parcel, where the remaining portion of the parcel is <br />permanently protected as open space. <br />Subp. 20. Conventional subdivision. "Conventional subdivision" means <br />a pattern of subdivision that is characterized by lots that are spread <br />regularly throughout a parcel in a lot and block design. <br />Subp. 21. Deck. "Deck" means a horizontal, unenclosed, aboveground <br />level structure, with or without attached railings, seats, trellises, or <br />other features, attached or functionally related to a principal use or <br />site. <br />Subp. 22. Developer. "Developer" has the meaning given under <br />Minnesota Statutes, section 116G.03. <br />Subp. 23. Development. "Development" has the meaning given under <br />Minnesota Statutes, section 116G.03 <br />Subp. 24. Discretionary action. "Discretionary action" means an action <br />under these MRCCA rules related to land use that requires a public <br />hearing, such as preliminary plats, final subdivision plats, planned unit <br />developments, conditional use permits, interim use permits, variances, <br />appeals, and rezonings. <br />Subp. 25. Dock. "Dock" has the meaning given under chapter 6115. <br />Subp. 26. Ecological functions. "Ecological functions" means the <br />functions of vegetation in stabilizing soils, retaining and filtering runoff, <br />providing habitat and recharging groundwater. <br />Subp. 27. Electric power facilities. "Electric power facilities" means <br />equipment and associated facilities for generating electric power or <br />devices for converting wind energy to electrical energy as identified <br />and defined under Minnesota Statutes, chapter 216E. <br />Subp. 28. Essential services. "Essential services" means underground or <br />overhead gas, electrical, communications, steam, or water distribution, <br />collection, supply, or disposal systems, including stormwater. Essential <br />services include poles, wires, mains, drains, pipes, conduits, cables, fire <br />alarm boxes, traffic signals, hydrants, navigational structures, aviation <br />safety facilities or other similar equipment and accessories in <br />conjunction with the systems. Essential services do not include <br />buildings, wastewater treatment works as defined in Minnesota <br />Statutes, chapter 115, or electrical generation and transmission <br />services. <br />Subp. 29. Feedlot. "Feedlot" has the meaning given for animal feedlots <br />under chapter 7020. <br />Subp. 30. Floodplain. " Floodplain" has the meaning given under <br />chapter 6120. <br />Subp. 31. Historic site. "Historic site" means an archaeological site, <br />Local governments asked for clarification on <br />which actions fall under "discretionary <br />actions." This definition has been clarified: <br />only land use actions that pertain to the <br />MRCCA rules are covered. <br />Working Draft Rules <br />MRCCA Working Draft Rules — DNR, June 2, 2014 <br />4 <br />Commentary /Rationale for Changes <br />